All graphics in this issue of the Printout Online are from the Library's "Exhibition
Sampler" CD-ROM. The sampler disk is the focus of Adam Corson-Finnerty's discussion
in Printout's feature story on web-enabled CD-ROMs.

Printout-Almanac Digest

Restructuring ISC

Information Systems and Computing recently announced the first results of its restructuring
effort by detailing changes in organizations reporting
to Associate Vice Provost Mike Eleey. The latest
results include the following unit
reorganizations.

ISC Administrative Information Technologies, headed by Associate Vice
President Robin Beck, works with University clients to acquire, develop,
and maintain core business systems. It consults with University clients on
the re-design of business processes and the application of technology
to facilitate business change and meet business requirements. It works
with University clients to enable the exchange of data between
School-based or department-based systems with core University systems
and works to appropriately make available access to University data.
Contact: beck@isc or 898-3028.

ISC Computer Operations, headed by Executive Director Ray Davis, provides
production processing and operational support for the University's
administrative systems. It offers facilities management services for Schools
and departments. Ray is also Acting Director of ISC Software
Engineering, which maintains the operating systems and database environments
for the University's core administrative systems. It provides services to
control access to systems and data. Contact: davisr@isc or 898-6398.

ISC's Data Communications and Computing Services (DCCS) has changed
its name to ISC Networking. ISC Networking, headed by Co-Executive
Directors Noam Arzt and Michael Palladino, operates PennNet and its
Internet gateways, provides remote access services via modem, and
installs departmental connections to the network. ISC Networking
provides a set of network services, including World Wide Web, navigation
tools for the Internet, NetNews (an international electronic bulletin board),
and an online e-mail directory. Consulting on local area networks, including
Novell and AppleTalk, is available. ISC Networking offers electronic
mail for faculty and staff who do not otherwise have access. ISC Networking
operates the Penn Video Network, available from numerous academic
buildings, and ResNet data and video networks in the residence halls. Contact:
arzt@isc, mikep@isc, or 898-2883.

Fee-based modem services

Last month's Printout, distributed a week before faculty and students
returned from the holiday break, announced the availability of fee-based
dial-up access to PennNet and the Internet for the Penn community.
The University contracted with DCANet, a local Internet
provider, to offer Penn users a full range of services and support at
very attractive rates. Check
DCANet's web pages for details about the Penn
DCANet Dialup Program.

Penn Web survey results

With nearly 2,000 responses, the survey provides a statistically
meaningful and highly functional profile of Penn Web users, their habits,
preferences, and opinions. The summary report includes links, in context,
to relevant supporting data, including statistical analysis and the text
of respondent comments. Those involved in decision making about web
sites, as well as those involved in technical and content development,
will find much to help them meet audience needs.

Computing web page

A new computing page will
be available mid-March. The new page is planned to provide links to:

A help page designed to answer questions frequently asked
of Penn support groups.

A news page pointing to Penn computing newsletters,
computing partnerships, and new or updated computing resources
on the Penn Web.

A providers page pointing to Penn computing support providers.

A listing of general-interest computing services at Penn.

A set pages detailing ISC-supported software.

Your input and suggestions are invited. Contact editors@isc.

Penn Printout Online

Adam Corson-Finnerty discusses the Library's Exhibitions Sampler CD-ROM in his
article on web-enabled CDs
in this month's Penn Printout Online. The watercolor
fragment at the top of the Digest, by Robert Montgomer Bird, is included on the
CD, as are all the other graphics used in this issue of the Printout Online.